| Nissan recalls 908900 vehicles for sensor woes that may stall engine No accidents reported |
Sep 26th, 2013 |
TOKYO -- Nissan Motor Co. recalled 908,900 vehicles around the world Thursday for defective accelerator sensors that could cause the engine to stall. The recall affects the Serena minivan, Infiniti M luxury model, X-trail sport utility vehicle and other models, the automaker said. No accidents have been reported related to the problem. Most of the vehicles being recalled are in Japan. Others ...
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| FMCSA begins efforts to improve truck safety |
Sep 26th, 2013 |
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In early 2012, President Obama signed into law the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, also known as MAP-21. Among other things, this law provided the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration with the authority and the means to continue its efforts to improve highway safety and reduce the incidence of truck accidents across the U.S.
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| Kia Rondo scores five-star Euro NCAP safety rating |
Sep 26th, 2013 |
Kia Rondo achieved 94 per cent for protection of adult occupants, 76 per cent for child occupants, 64 per cent for pedestrians and 81 per cent for safety assist systems. The Rondo scored maximum points in the side barrier test, offering good protection of all body regions, and for its protection of the 18-month-old dummy and pedestrians’ legs. The side impact test did, however, result in ...
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| Volkswagen developing turbocharged VR6 engine replacement report |
Sep 26th, 2013 |
Volkswagen have reportedly disclosed to Autoweek plans for a new engine based on the original VR6 six-cylinder’s distinctive layout. Differing from conventional 60- or 90-degree V6 engines, the VR6 employed a narrow 15-degree angle for its cylinder banks designed to ensure more compact dimensions. In 3.2- and 3.6-litre capacities respectively, the naturally aspirated VR6 was used to ...
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| Insurance tied to driving habits picks up speed |
Sep 26th, 2013 |
Privacy concerns have limited the growth of auto insurance plans that are priced according to when, how far and how aggressively people drive. But younger drivers may soon bring the pay-as-you-drive plans into the ...
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| Reality TV seeks custom car stars |
Sep 26th, 2013 |
Ever eye the experts on those auto-oriented reality shows and wonder where they got those yahoos? And itch for a chance to show your ...
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| Ex-cop clocks successful career with custom gauges |
Sep 26th, 2013 |
All of Classic Instruments gauges are hand-built in Boyne City. They range from $799 for vehicle-specific sets to $3,200 for custom-built. (Larry Edsall / Special to The Detroit ...
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| Gearhead heaven Check out these cars being auctioned in Las Vegas |
Sep 26th, 2013 |
This 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet was among hundreds of vehicles scheduled to go on the block during the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction beginning Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, at Mandalay ...
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| Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe spied in Germany |
Sep 26th, 2013 |
has been spotted testing on the roads around Germany’s Nurburgring. Snapped by CarAdvice’s spy photographers wrapped in camouflage, the two-door derivative of the Mercedes-Benz S-Classcan be seen wearing its full AMG kit for the first time, following the unveiling of ...
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| Mercedes-Benz uses chickens to illustrate Magic Body Control |
Sep 26th, 2013 |
suspension system. Uncharacteristically light-hearted from the luxury German manufacturer, the 50-second spot teams the quintet of hens with an equally boppy Diana Ross backing track. Without featuring a single car, the ad concludes with the tagline, 'Stability at all times', making the connection between the brand's innovative camera-based suspension system and the unflustered ...
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